Regulations On Working Hours In Vietnam

In Vietnam, there are many differences in the working hours and working days between businesses. Many employees work the normal 8 hours/day, 5 days/week but there are also a large number of employees who work 10 hours/day, 6 days/week. The numbers of working hours and days can vary between businesses. So, what are the regulations on working hours in Vietnam?

Article 105 of the Labor Code 2019 stipulated that: 

"1. Normal working hours shall not exceed 08 hours per day or 48 hours per week.

2. An employer has the right to determine the daily or weekly working hours and inform the employees accordingly. The daily working hours shall not exceed 10 hours per day and not exceed 48 hours per week where a weekly basis is applied.